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Furniture For Sale
Creator: Gorham Manufacturing Company
Creator: Marco Zanuso
1950s Mid Century Baby Armchair by Marco Zanuso for Arflex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Gistel, BE
Fantastic olivegreen velvet armchair, model baby. Black lacquered metal frame.
Quite uncommon model, very elegant design lines , not to large so fits in many appartements for people ...
Category
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Greenbrier by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for Eight Service Dinner Size
Located in Big Bend, WI
Greenbrier by Gorham sterling silver dinner size flatware set of 54 pieces. This set includes:
Eight dinner size knives, 9 1/2".
Eight dinner siz...
Category
1930s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Nouveau - Style Sterling Silver Pedestal, Based Vase by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau-Style, sterling silver, pedestal-based vase, Gorham Mfg. Company, Providence, Rhode Island, year-hallmarked for 1923. Hammered in design and chased with flowers. Measures...
Category
1920s American Art Nouveau Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Traditional Sterling Silver Revere Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Traditional sterling silver Revere bowl. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1945. Curved sides, flared rim, and stepped foot. A historic form that can suit many modern uses. Fully marke...
Category
1940s American Colonial Revival Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marco Zanuso 'Square' White Velvet Chairs with Teak Feet, Italy, circa 1962
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Argelato, BO
Splendid pair of armchairs designed by the Italian architect and designer Marco Zanuso for Arflex. The chairs are in excellent condition, and have recently been reupholstered in whit...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service Massive Set with Vintage Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy, Pair of ''Lady'' Armchairs in Blue Cotton Velvet
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of Lady lounge chairs, originally designed by the renowned Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy in 1951. These remarkable chairs have undergone meticulous reupholstering,...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Gorham Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Column Candlesticks, 1917
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1917. Each: Fluted column and composite Corinthian capital. Bobeche detachable with chamfere...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Gorham Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Column Candlesticks, 1916
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1916. Each: Fluted column and composite Corinthian capital. Bobeche detachable with chamfere...
Category
1910s American Edwardian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Tall Gorham Edwardian Neoclassical Column Candlesticks, 1908
Located in New York, NY
Pair of tall Edwardian Neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence in 1908. Fluted columnar shaft on stepped square base. Composite Corinthian capital wit...
Category
Early 1900s American Neoclassical Revival Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Red Silver Overlay Perfume
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau glass perfume with engraved silver overlay. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Globular with short neck and everted rim in silver collar; ball stopper. Overlay in ope...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Gorham Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Shaving Mug
Located in New York, NY
Art Nouveau sterling silver shaving mug. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1900. Round bowl; interior mounted with pierced brush holder. C-scroll handle. Acid-etched flowering scrollw...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Buttercup Pattern Sterling Silver Large Oyster Serving Spoon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine large serving spoon.
By Gorham.
In the Buttercup pattern.
We think that this a rare solid oyster spoon.
With a shaped bowl and thick gauged handle.
Fully hallmarked to t...
Category
20th Century American Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Chantilly by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set 12 Service Luncheon, 110 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
12 knives 8 7/8",
12 forks 7",
12 salad forks 6 1/2",
12 teaspoons 5 3/4",
12 cream soup spoons 6 1/8",
12 iced tea spoons 7 5/8",
12 demitasse spoons 4",
12 coffee spoons 5 3...
Category
Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Breadbasket, 1911
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver breadbasket by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to the sterling and Gorham hallmarks, it is signed (hallmarked)1911. ...
Category
1910s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Sleep O Matic" Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Pizzetti
Located in Conversano, IT
Stunning sofa model "Sleep O Matic" designed by Marco Zanuso and produced by the Pizzetti company in the 1950s.
The sofa comes with the original fabric in excellent condition, an iri...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
La Scala by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 60 pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
La Scala by Gorham sterling silver flatware set - 60 pieces. This set includes:
12 knives, 9"
12 forks, 7 1/2"
12 salad forks, 6 1/2"
12 teaspoons, 6 1/4"
12 place soup spoons, 6 5/8"
Includes bonus brand new storage chest - styles vary.
Excellent condition, with no monograms. This set will be beautifully professionally polished prior to shipping.
Inspired by the famed Italian opera house, Gorham La...
Category
Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Victorian Box
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver (soap) box by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. It can be used for jewelry, pills or as a decorative piece but I think it was meant...
Category
1890s American Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Caviar Dish
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered in an antique caviar dish with a cover by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island. There is a removable disc / surface on the inside and ice is placed undernea...
Category
1880s American Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Golden Scroll by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Place Size Service 48 Pcs
Located in Big Bend, WI
Golden scroll by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 48 pieces. This set includes: 12 place knives, 9 1/8", 12 place forks, 7 3/8", 12 salad forks, 7", ...
Category
Late 20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sovereign Hispana by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Eight Service 49 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
This pattern was produced from 1968-1992. The handle is pierced with an attractive Danish style crown design reminiscent of the pattern Acorn by Georg Jensen. This pattern is heavy and well made. This set is unused, still in the factory sleeves!
New Sovereign Hispana...
Category
1960s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cluny by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 8 Service 60 pieces Dinner
Located in Big Bend, WI
The academic nature in which designer Antione Heller looked to the past for inspiration also stems from the Beaux Arts movement. Cluny takes its name and inspiration from a real plac...
Category
20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham English Edwardian Modern Sterling Silver Box, 1912
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Modern sterling silver box. Made by Gorham Manufacturing Co. in Birmingham in 1912. Rectangular with straight sides and curved corners. Cover hinged with curved top and scr...
Category
1910s English Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
PAIR of original SENIOR Armchairs by Marco ZANUSO, Arflex Italy
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, Berlin
An early original pair of the 'Senior' lounge chair, upholstered in new green English velvet. Metal frame with brass leg fittings and wooden construction.
Literature: Repertorio del...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Antique Gorham Sterling Olive Bowl and Tongs
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1884, sterling, Gorham. This unequivocally charming serving piece embodies the relaxed refinement of the Victorian era. Complete with tongs, this rare example of a figural Gorham olive dish...
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Buttercup by Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Service for 12 Set 78 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Buttercup by Gorham 78 piece sterling silver flatware set. This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4".
12 forks, 7".
12 salad forks, 6 1/4".
12 teaspoon...
Category
Mid-20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver “Dolly Madison” Water Pitcher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver water pitcher by Gorham Silversmiths hallmarked 1929. The pattern name is “Dolly Madison” and Gorham manufactured both hollowware and flatware in ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Art Nouveau “Lily” Server
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving piece by Gorham Silversmiths in the “Lily” pattern. First introduced in 1910, “Lily” aka “Floral” quickly became a favorite among silver c...
Category
1910s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Midcentury Italian table mod. TL 58 by Marco Zanuso for Poggi
By Marco Zanuso, Poggi
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Midcentury table model TL 58 designed by Marco Zanuso for Poggi
Italy, 1970
Bibl.: Giuliana Gramigna Repertorio del Design Italiano1950-2000 Allemandi 2011 pag. 224
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Wood
Sterling Silver “Maryland” Serving Spoon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver serving spoon by Gorham Silversmiths in the “Maryland” pattern, hallmarked 1885. The handle has a floral motif, not etched but raised. The bowl i...
Category
1880s American Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Mid-Century Modern Triennale Sofa by Marco Zanuso for Arflex circa 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in New York, NY
An Original Marco Zanuso Triennale Sofa , 3 seat model, made for Arflex, Italy, circa 1951. "This model was first presented by Marco Zanuso at t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Brionvega Radiocubo by Zanuso & Sapper, 1960s
Located in Parma, IT
Radiocubo Mod.TS502 produced by Brionvega, designed by Zanuso & Sapper in the 1960s.
PVC body in the very rare brick red colour, chromed and black metal finishes, with removable ant...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Marco Zanuso Lady armchair 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bari, IT
A timeless must still in production this vintage armchair named Lady by master designer Marco Zanuso for Arflex 1960s production.
Marco Zanuso (Milan, May 14, 1916 - Milan, July 11,...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Marco Zanuso Model 275 Table Lamp for Oluce, Italy, 1960s
By Marco Zanuso, Oluce
Located in Milan, IT
Marco Zanuso model 275 table lamp for Oluce.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Pair of Woodline Armchairs, 1960 approx.
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Baranzate, IT
Pair of 722 Woodline armchairs by Marco Zanuso. Bent plywood frame and lacquatp, upholstery covered in white corduroy. Prod. Arflex, Italy, ca 1960
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Marco Zanuso Maggiolina lounge chairs in brown and black leather, Zanotta, 1950
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in amstelveen, NL
1st edition Maggiolina chairs by Zanotta designed by Marco Zanuso, the 1950s. The black cowhide sling supports one large newly upholstered brown leather cushion with a goose feather ...
Category
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Steel
Zanuso Mohair 'Baby' Lounge Chairs, Early Wood Frames, Brass Legs, Arflex, 1951
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare pair of elegant 1951 'Baby' lounge chairs by Marco Zanuso for 'Arflex', Italy . These are early , sought after examples with the artisan handcrafted wood seating frames. Please refer to the images where you can see nice detail photos of the bare wood frames prior to applying the new upholstery.
Zanuso's elegant 'baby' chairs were designed to complement both his 'lady' and 'senior' chairs and these examples have been freshly reupholstered in beautiful 70% mohair, 30% silk mix fabric which complements the brass finish legs . Both chairs retain their original early period 'Arflex' manufacturer's metal labels which we managed to retain from the old worn fabric during the reupholstery process
Both chairs have been fully renovated and reupholstered in our in-house workshops, including new rubber seat...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Set of 6 1880-83 Sterling Silver Tablespoons by Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 6 Gorham's Cluny sterling silver tablespoons, 1880-1883. One of the greatest silver designs of the Aesthetic Movement in America. Obverse monogram "NS". 19.25 troy oz.
8.25" x...
Category
1880s American Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Senior Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arlfex
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Senior Armchairs by Marco Zanuso for Arlfex, Italy,1950s - New Upholstery
Category
1950s Vintage Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Gorham Edwardian Big Game-Era Trophy Cup with Horn Handles
Located in New York, NY
Large Edwardian big-game sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Baluster bowl with twist-mounted horn handles. On front is engraved parchment scroll for e...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Louis XV by Gorham Whiting Sterling Silver Flatware Set for 12 Service 76 Pieces
Located in Big Bend, WI
Louis XV by Gorham-Whiting sterling silver flatware set of 76 pieces.
This set includes:
12 knives, 8 3/4".
12 forks, 7".
12 salad forks, fancy, 6 3/4".
12 teaspoons, 5 3/4".
12...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marco Zanuso "Square" model living room set
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Milano, IT
COD-CV168
Marco Zanuso (1916-2001)
"Square" model living room composed of a three-seater sofa, two armchairs and two poufs covered in velvet.
Arfllex production 1962.
Bibliography...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet
Antique Sterling Silver "Letter"Stamp Case Dated 1892 Gorham Rhode Island USA
Located in London, GB
Antique Sterling Silver "Letter"Stamp Case Dated 1892 Gorham Rhode Island USA
Unique Novelty Silver Stamp Case made as a miniature letter sent from ...
Category
1890s Central American Victorian Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marco Zanuso pair of armchairs model Woodline Arflex Italy 1964
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Iconic pair of Woodline lounge chairs designed by Marco Zanuso for Arflex, Italy 1964. These fantastic shaped chairs feature a black lacquered plywood frame and the seat is covered w...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Sterling Silver Basket
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver basket. The plate has medallions interspersed with reticulated cutouts. Old world elegance all around the edge. The handle has an etched design ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Platter
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a sterling silver platter by Gorham Silver in the “Cinderella” pattern hallmarked 1925. It has a lovely etched pattern around the edge (2”) with four medallions — t...
Category
1920s American Vintage Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Gorham Coin Silver Vase No. 335
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique silver vase.
By the Gorham Mfg. Co.
In coin silver.
The vase with a footed base, rounded body, and elongated narrow neck which opens into a wider mouth. These are v...
Category
Early 20th Century American Aesthetic Movement Furniture
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Heart Dish, 1893
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Being offered is a heart shaped dish made by Gorham Silversmiths of Providence, Rhode Island and hallmarked 1893 (one hundred and thirty one years old)!! It has rich, old-world grac...
Category
1890s American Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Antique Gorham Edwardian Classical Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Edwardian Classical sterling silver column candlesticks. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1910. Each: Column with fluted shaft on stepped square base. Corinthian capital with...
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Rare Two-Seat Marco Zanuso Lady Sofa, Arflex, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in London, GB
Rare authentic two-seat Marco Zanuso lady sofa, Arflex, France/Italy, 1960s. Newly upholtsered in a premium, taupe (brown / grey), pure mohair fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
1960s Gorham Bowl Wire Basket Original Silver
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gorham Silver Original Label Wire Basket
Fruit Bread Bowl
3.13 h x 9.13
Preowned original vintage unrestored
Review images.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Antique Gorham Aesthetic Sterling Silver Olive Spoon with Pick
Located in New York, NY
Aesthetic sterling silver olive spoon. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1885. Cast stem with entwined leaf and olive. Shallow and pierced bowl with engraved leaves. At other end pick...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Brown Leather Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Footstool
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Marco Zanuso in 1947 for a competition sponsored by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Maggiolina lounge chair has gone on to become a design icon and h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Brown Leather Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Footstool
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Marco Zanuso in 1947 for a competition sponsored by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Maggiolina lounge chair has gone on to become a design icon and h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
Marco Zanuso for Zanotta Leather Maggiolina Lounge Chair & Footstool, Set of 2
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Marco Zanuso in 1947 for a competition sponsored by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Maggiolina lounge chair has gone on to become a design icon and h...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Furniture
Materials
Leather
Imperial Chrysanthemum Gorham Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 105 Pc Chest
Located in Big Bend, WI
Superb monumental dinner & luncheon size imperial Chrysanthemum by Gorham sterling silver flatware set, 105 pieces. This set includes:...
Category
20th Century Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Industrial Design Grillo Flip Phone Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Oakland, CA
The Grillo "Cricket" phone the ringer sounds like crickets. designed by Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper in 1965, this is a later version that can be used with touch tone architecture...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Plastic
Marco Zanuso for Arflex Pair of 'Lady' Armchairs
By Marco Zanuso, Arflex
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Marco Zanuso for Arflex, pair of easy chairs, fabric, metal, Italy, 1951
A quintessential representation of 1950s Italian Design, the 'Lady' armchair stands as a celebrated testamen...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Furniture
Materials
Metal
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